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NEW! FEATURED INDIE FILMMAKER Multi-Session Course

Multi-Session Course
Includes CAMERA BUNDLE, Private One-on-One, Intensive Camera
Instruction for the Indie Filmmaker:
Plus 8 Group Workshops of Your Choice

with Concentrations on 5D Mark III, Camera Movement, Audio, and Advanced Cinematography Techniques

You Get a Canon 5D Mark III Bundle
Camera Bundle Includes: 5D Mark III Camera, 24-105mm Lens, Camera Bag, Memory Card, and 3-Year Warranty.

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This course will cover the use of the Canon 5D Mark III HD-DSLR camera for in the field documentary filmmaking. The camera's small form-factor and prosumer level feature set and image resolution make it an ideal choice for recording unscripted live action.

Throughout this nine session course, you will learn to use the camera in a variety of real-world situations in both urban and suburban locations, and in both natural and pre-lit environments.

Students will select a realistic topic to cover and will be required to film, edit, and complete a mini documentary outside the one-on-one sessions. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the course once the completed documentary has been delivered and reviewed with the instructor.

Topics include:

  • HD-DSLR overviews and popular models.
  • Introduction to the Canon 5D Mark III.
  • Creative Auto, Portrait, Manual - best settings for different environments.
  • Shooting video like film.
  • Depth of field- using critical focus to direct attention.
  • Recording audio- internal mic and external mic options.
  • Camera support systems- what works, what's a gimmick.
  • Lenses, adapters and how to use them.
  • EZ setups and proven workflow techniques.
  • Advanced lighting techniques; using natural light.
  • Finding composition in the field.
  • Time-lapse options.
  • Transcoding and ingesting, data workflow.
  • Editing and output - Final Cut Pro vs. everything else.
  • Basic color grading.

9 Sessions Total. Course Dates:

The 9 Session Course with Camera Bundle is only $7450.00.

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StudentFilmmakers.com is dedicated to educating and connecting both new-and-emerging filmmakers and working professionals in the motion picture industry. http://networking.studentfilmmakers.com serves as a community for filmmakers and members of the motion picture industry to network with each other as well as reach our staff members of StudentFilmmakers.com, workshop leaders and speakers, and company partners. StudentFilmmakers.com offers practical seminars and interactive workshops developed for industry and taught by leading industry professionals, university professors, and award-winning filmmakers. Workshops feature Q&A sessions with speakers, and short, intensified programs.

The "INDIE FILMMAKER Multi-Session Course with 5D Mark III" is produced and hosted by StudentFilmmakers.com and HDProGuide.com. Sponsor opportunities are still available. Contact Kim Welch 212.255.5454 or click here to fill out the contact form.



Workshop Photography and Recording Policy
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Workshop Cancellation and Refund Policy
Please read the policies regarding refunds, transfer credits and other important items before you register.

"INDIE FILMMAKER Multi-Session Course with 5D Mark III: Students are responsible for making the required 9 Sessions. Tuition is non-refundable after initial one-on-one intensive workshop session and receipt of camera package.

Withdrawals & Refunds
Registration fees are non-refundable unless a participant provides StudentFilmmakers.com with written notice that he or she intends to withdraw from a workshop.
* Written withdrawal notice must be received by the StudentFilmmakers.com
at least 5 business days prior to the workshop.
* Withdrawals or requests for a refund may not be made by telephone.
* Please note that absence from workshop does not constitute notice of withdrawal.
* An administrative fee of $25 will be deducted from the refund amount.
* Payments by credit card will be processed only as a refund to the same card.

No Show
When a participant is confirmed in a workshop and fails to attend, the participant will be charged the full workshop fee.

Workshop Cancellations
StudentFilmmakers.com reserves the right to cancel any Workshop.

StudentFilmmakers.com is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an event. StudentFilmmakers.com shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event this conference is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due to a fortuitous event, Act of God, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this conference impracticable, illegal or impossible. For purposes of this clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not be limited to: war, fire, labor strike, extreme weather or other emergency.

Please note that while speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, circumstances beyond the control of the organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. In case of a speaker's cancellation a substitute speaker of equivalent level or higher will be provided. As such, StudentFilmmakers.com reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary without any liability to you whatsoever. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our web page as soon as possible.